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When the upcoming comedy "The Hangover Part III" wrapped production in January, Warner Bros. was left with tons of used plywood, joists, furniture, faux brick and other materials from the film set. But instead of hauling the leftovers to the landfill, the studio donated the items — enough to fill 10 truckloads — to the charitable organization Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, to be sold in Habitat's stores in Gardena and Norwalk. The proceeds supported the organization's mission of building and renovating homes for the needy. "The crews take pride in what they've built, so if we're able to salvage the materials and give them...

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When the upcoming comedy "The Hangover Part III" wrapped production in January, Warner Bros. was left with tons of used plywood, joists, furniture, faux brick and other materials from the film set.
But instead of hauling the leftovers to the...

One of my guaranteed chuckles at our theme parks is during MuppetVision 3D at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Kermit the Frog and company are producing a musical spectacular and he asks what the title is. "It's 'A Salute to All Nations … But Mostly...

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In July 2010, there was an end-of-days-type hailstorm in Calgary, and my little Acura got hammered. Now I drive a car that looks like it has cellulite.
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BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor Dylan Baker was born in Syracuse, N.Y., today in 1959. This birthday guy is probably best known for playing Curt Connors in "Spider-Man 2" and "Spider-Man 3." He's also appeared in "Secretariat,"...

BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Kirsten Dunst was born in Point Pleasant, N.J., on this day in 1982. This birthday gal has found her greatest success as Mary Jane Watson in three "Spiderman" blockbusters. Dunst's big break came in 1994 when she played...

BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor Daniel Dae Kim was born in Pusan, South Korea, on this day in 1968. This birthday guy is better known to TV viewers as Chin Ho Kelly on "Hawaii Five-O" and Jin Kwon on "Lost." Kim has had recurring roles on the...

Move over, Harry Potter. Spider-Man has arrived.
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No one would ever question the toughness of new Ravens fullback Vonta Leach these days. Respect for him soars every time he knocks another NFL linebacker to the ground.
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